Paying for school can be challenging, which makes scholarships a good way to lower the price of admission. When you enroll at Michigan Tech, you are automatically considered for a number of scholarships. These are generally based on residence, merit, program applied for, military service, or familial connections. Additionally, international students can receive significant support when accepted to Michigan Tech through automatic consideration.
Beyond receiving automatic awards, checking the Financial Aid Office website will show Tech specific scholarships and where to find other aid. Reaching out to your academic advisor can be another vital resource. Some programs will offer additional funding, such as the College of Business and the Visual and Performing Arts department. Major-specific scholarships are often one of the best bets.
Many awards require your FAFSA to be filled out, allowing a needs based component for consideration. Even if you think you will not qualify, this is an important step and should be filled out every year. Completing the FAFSA can open you up to grants, work-study awards, and as mentioned before, needs based scholarships.
Many scholarships require maintaining a specific GPA, writing personal essays, submitting transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Demonstrating leadership or community involvement can give you the edge when applying for scholarships.
One program that can pay for school is the ROTC or AFROTC program. This requires you to serve as an officer in the National Guard or active duty once you graduate.Local scholarships often have less competition, thus a higher chance of winning the scholarship. Going on multiple websites and finding scholarships can improve your chances of finding aid. If you choose this option it can be helpful to create an email specifically for scholarships. This will help you avoid spam in the future.
If you have any questions about financial aid or the cost of tuition, visit the Financial Aid Office at the Administration Building in room 103, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. To contact them, call 906-487-2622 or email them at finaid@mtu.edu.
